Tricity Bendix L50M2 - Manual

6 Getting to know your appliance The control panel Features A - Hotplate controls B - Grill control C - Main oven temperature control D - Hotplate controls E - Ignition switch 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 A B C D E

7 Before using the appliance Rating plate This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse ...

8 The hob Using the hob The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) -...

10 The grill CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. Using the grill • Push in the control knob and ...

11 NOTE: Taptite screws are used to secure the handle. These are thread forming screws and sufficient pressure must be applied to allow the screws to produce a thread in the plunged holes. The grill pan is designed so that you can pull it forward but it will stay supported. To remove the pan push it...

12 Grilling chart The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Food Position Grill time (mins in total) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 Beefburgers grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb 15 - 20 Pork and 20 - 30 Fish – Whole Trout/Mackerel ...

13 The main oven Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat zones when you ar...

15 Cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. Food Shelf Position Gas Mark Approx Cook Time (min) Biscuits 1+3 5 10 - 20 Bread 3 8* 30 - 40 Bread rolls/buns 2 8* 10 - ...

16 Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60° C; Medium : 60-70° C; Well done : 70-80° C MEAT GAS MARK COOKING TIME Beef/ Beef boned 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (...

17 Slow cook The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking...

18 Soups, casseroles and stews • Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg (6lb). • Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. • Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above. • Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables • Cut into small pieces. • Dried beans must be pre-soa...

19 Care and cleaning Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down. Cleaning materials Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull...

22 Something not working Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent/qualified person. Do not try to alter/modify the appliance yourself, as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation. Please carry...

23 Something not working continued Problem Possible solution The burner is not igniting or only partially lighting. Check that the burner is dry and that food spillage or cleaning fluids are not present on the burner. This can be dried with a cloth and stubborn marks cleaned away with a dry nylon br...

24 Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- O870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area...

25 Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or rep...

26 Technical details Dimensions Height: 1462mm (nominal) Width: 498mm Depth: 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) Weight: 52 .0 Kg Height to hotplate 907 mm nominal. See important note ‘Location of appliance’. Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance 600 nominal Space for fixing...

28 Installation instructions Important - safety requirements Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. This appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person in accordance wit...

29 To move the appliance, open the grill door. Raise the appliance off its front feet by lifting it from inside the oven. Pull the appliance forward. When you replace the appliance push it back to the stop and make sure there is the same gap at each rear corner. For your safety Do not try to disconn...

31 Connecting to gas supply This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R 3 /8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½” B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of t...